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Refuge and Defender
Commentators highlight the two distinct ways God protects believers. He is a "hiding place," a secure refuge to retreat to when overwhelmed by danger or internal turmoil. He is also a "shield," a mobile, active defense that protects us in the midst of life's battles. This shows God's protection is for times of both rest and conflict.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:114
18th Century
Theologian
Thou art my hiding place - See the notes at Psalm 32:7, where the same expression occurs.
And my shield - Se…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:114
19th Century
Bishop
My shield. For this expression, see Psalm 3:3; Psalms 7:10.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:114
19th Century
Preacher
You are my hiding place and my shield: I hope in your word.
"You are my protection against every kind of danger." David had been acc…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 119:114
16th Century
Theologian
Thou art my hiding place and my shield. The meaning is that the prophet, persuaded that the only way he could be safe was by lying hidden …
John Gill
On Psalms 119:114
17th Century
Pastor
Thou [art] my hiding place
From temporal calamities. The perfections of God are chambers of retreat and safety to hi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:113–120
17th Century
Minister
There is a dread of the risings of sin, and its very first beginnings. The more we love the law of God, the more watchful we will be, lest vain tho…